Auction Details
Welcome to our Summer Sale!
The summer sale features everything good about summer collectors – mining artifacts – and all elements of western history.
Here’s some highlights!
More than a dozen ore cars!!
Great manuscript archives, including that of a Mormon family and their trials and tribulations over several decades, from Nauvoo to Salt Lake, and back to the East coast; a newly surfaced Adolph Sutro-Comstock Lode archive and documents; an amazing archive from Nevada engineer John Heizer; a scrap book from promoter Tex Rickard; early Arizona military letters; a pair of 1860’s maps showing the location of the original adobes in Los Angeles! Wow! And there’s lots more.
The western Art section is huge, with art in every category. One of my favorites is the ornately engraved presentation silver chalice from Grass Valley, a “must-have” for any mining or California collector
Antique bottles and marbles. Hundreds of lots of California and Nevada items accompanied by a marble collection. Some of my favorites (other than bottles, which are always fun and historical) are the ceramic series of cat house decanters. This rare set has been split up by region, making it even more fun. While we’ve had a few of these over the years, we’ve never seen this many different- ever!
Stocks and bonds. This is another “wow” offering from two or more collections. Some highlights: Chinese bond collection; Arizona material- Sopori (1850’s), Gold MC, Picacho (1860’s), and from California the Bear River piece that preceded the Tuolumne stock that features a killer mining vignette; and of course a huge offering of more from the famous Prag Collection
Numismatics has about a little of everything related to coins and currency. Lots of scrip, tokens, medals (make sure you make it all the way thru the catalog!), and two spectacular gold fakes of which one was unknown, and the other very well published. There’s also a great strong box to put it all in! Medal collectors, don’t miss the late July sale as well.
Speaking of gold, don’t miss the high grade ore specimens from two major collections, the Heizer collection and Pollock. Most of Heizer’s material is Nevada-Cal, while Pollock is Mostly Utah, Alaska.
With 4000 lots, you’ll have plenty of great material to look over.
Don’t forget the search box on the “Virtual Catalog” on our web site. It can help you find the things you want in a hurry. But there’s nothing like surfing through the catalog – you get to find all sorts of neat things you might never have thought about.
Full Schedule
Day 1 (Thur, July 11) Lots 1000-1776
Apparel
Jewelry
Art
Furnishings & Décor
Native Americana
General Foreign Collectibles
Sports
Entertainment Industry
Music Related
Political
Military
General Americana Part I
Advertising
Badges
Belt Buckles
Brewing & Tobacco
Circus
Fire related
Gold Rush
Licence Plates
Lock/Key
Microscope
Scale
Tools
Toys
Dolls
Misc Americana Collectibles
Day 2 (Fri, July 12) Lots 2000-2670
General Americana Part II
(Geographically Sorted)
Bottles
Brothel
Cowboy
Gaming
Saloon
Tokens
Numismatics
Weaponry
Marbles
Day 3 (Sat,July 13) Lots 3000-3855
Minerals
Mining Part I
(California-Nevada)
Day 4 (Sun, July 14) Lots 4000-4808
Mining Part I
(New Jersey-End)
Transportation
Railroadiana
Postal History
Wells Fargo & Express
Day 5 (Mon, July 15) Lots 5000-6487
Bargains & Dealer Specials
Art
Bottles
Civil War
General Americana
Mining
Native Americana
Numismatics
Railroadiana
Transportation
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2323Beer Steins / German / 3 Items. (89523)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Item #1 of 3: A very beautiful, old style German beer stein. It shows a woman and 3 men drinking at night , till the morning sun. It says : Noch ist
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 60.00
2324Beer Steins / German / 2 Items. (89521)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here we have a beautiful pair of his n hers , German beer steins. Blue stenciled: Lindsey Air Station / Consolidated Open Mess / Weisbaden, Germany /
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to C*******3 for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
2325Beers Steins / German / 3 items (89522)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here we have a great trio of German beer steins, ALL identical, in each and every way !! Blue, red, and gold stenciled. Ninth Annual ( cu ) / Freundsh
Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
2326Beer Steins / German / 3 Items. (89559)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Item # 1 : Thirteenth Annual ( au ) / Freundschaftsfest ( au ) / Motif: 3 ramparts, over a blue shield with 3 Fleur de Lis. Also sided by the represen
Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
2327Beer / German / Swing Top Growler (89528)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rauchenfels ( cu) / Sided by grain stalks and hop leaves / Motif : Brewing kettle , held over flames/ Steinbiere/ 5 floral, decoration surrounding bas
Estimate : 30.00 - 50.00
Sold to 8***6 for (10.00 + 2.20BP) = 12.20
2328Beer / Swing Top Growler / German (89527)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Shown in a large sticker application is : 1490/ 500 Jahre Post/1990 ( At the shoulder, in a waving banner )/ Motif: German black eagle facing right,
Estimate : 30.00 - 50.00
Sold to p********1 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
2329Beer Glasses / German / 2 Items. (89531)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Item #1 of 2: Motif: German man, holding a glass of beer, within a gold and white highlighted shield. / Glass of beer / BitburgerPills// 6 3/4"...
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 30.00
2330Beer Glasses / German / 3 Items. (89525)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Item # 1 of 3 : Blue and white applied banner sticker. Seit /1872( Since 1872) / G. Schnieder & Sons KG ( au ) / Motif : Crossed grain stocks /...
Estimate : 50.00 - 60.00
Sold to r***6 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
2331Beer Glasses / German / 4 Items. (89530)Holabird Western Americana Collections
item #1 of 4: German Royal Seal/ Heineken ( In black banner ) / Hop n Leave decoration//. Item #2 of 4: Royal shield with red and black decorations.
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
2332Beer Glasses / Germany / 5 Items. (89534)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Item #1 of 5: Motif: Double Padlock shield, in front of a town. Schlosser / Alt/ Echt Dusseldorfer Alt ( In red waving banner// 4 1/4" glass, ...
Start Price : 15.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 50.00
2333Beer Steins / German / 2 Items (89516)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Item # 1 of 2: Motifs : Canadian, Germany, France, and American Flags. / Gruner / Laubfrosch / 1987/ Motif : Frog with medical gear. // Base embosse
Estimate : 20.00 - 30.00
Sold to C*******3 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
2334Beer Steins / German / 8 items (89524)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Well, here is an unusual , and very special offering . An assortment of 8 , hand made German beer steins. Very beautiful and crudely made. All of the
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to n********w.. for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
2335Beer Steins/ Germany / 2 items. (89535)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Item #1 of 2: Half a black German black eagle and the letter P / Motif: Hop flowers and grain, sided by additional shields. Patrizier / Clear , Germ
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 35.00
2336Drawing Room/ Liquor Decanters / 5 Items. (89563)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here we have something very special. In the old days, when the money barons would meet , plan and dine, everything went fine. Usually, after dinner th
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
2337Two Handblown Perfume Bottles (76369)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Classic handblown perfumes typical of the Italian glass tourist shops today. Gilt, fancy ribbing, the works. Both approximately 6" high, very o...
Estimate : 30.00 - 75.00
Sold to c********l for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
2338Belfast / George Jones / & Chas. Klein ( 3 Items ) (77436)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Item #1 of 3: Belfast ( au ) / Trade ( Motif: Triangle with a " B " inside ) MarK / Ginger Ale Co. / S.F. // Base : Same Motif : Tri...
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to d*******f for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
2340Cantrell , Castle , Obermeyer, & Palmeto ( 4 Items ). (77441)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Item # 1 of 4 : ( Embossed vertically ) Cantrell & / Cochrane / Belfast &/ Dublin / Medicated / Areated / Waters. // Aqua, round bottom so...
Estimate : 40.00 - 75.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
2341Eathenware Jugs (2) (106505)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brown unmarked 7.5". White/brown 10", Buckeye Pottery, Macomb, Ill-several upper white chips
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Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
2342Globe Mills & Duffy Malt Whiskey ( 2 items ) (77461)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Item #1 of 2 : Embossed on the front of the bottle, in an irregular round area is : ( Trade Mark ( Au ) / Motif: Globe " Globe " A1 &q...
Start Price : 15.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
2343Ground Top Aqua Whiskey in Wicker (48529)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Old Style , handled , wicker whiskey bottle. 9 1/2" Tall x 4 1/4" wide. Perfect condition , on the wicker. Also, very unusual to find a g...
Estimate : 30.00 - 50.00
Sold to d*******f for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
2346Insulators & Bass Wood Dowels (76905)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of assorted insulators. Hemingray #9,light green; AT&T American Telephone & Telegraph toll insulators (2); 1 Hemengray Beehive in green;...
Estimate : 75.00 - 130.00
Sold to m*********e for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
2347Kitchen Window Bottle Collection / 7 items (61461)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Item # 1 of 7 : Embossed on the front of the bottle, in a round slug plate is: G.W. Chesley ( au) / Importer / 51 Front St. / Sacramento, Cal. // Cle
Estimate : 180.00 - 220.00
Sold to d*******f for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
2349Pickers Pocket Guide to Bottles (4 Books) (64241)Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 paperback books; 1)Picker's Pocket Guide by Michael Polak, color photos pp.207, 4" x 8"; 2) Bottles, Identification & Price Guid...
Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
2350Pickle Jar / Counter Display Item (78848)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Well here is something special. I have been collecting bottles 46 years, and have never seen anything like this, in this size. Huge, counter display b
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
2352Portners Malt Extract Bottle (48379)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Portner's ( cu ) / Trade / Motif : " Cross with the word " Malt" enclosed / Mark / Extract ( cd ) // Medium orange amber, malt ...
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
2353Pressed Glass Decanter/Backbar Bottle (46741)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very ornate, pressed glass, Cathedral n Diamond pattern style , back bar whiskey decanter bottle. Clear, with 8 flutes on the neck, long tapered col
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
2354Ranger Fire Extinguisher in Can (89311)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unopened Ranger Fire Extinguisher in original can. Can has some dents. 10.5"
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to H*****r for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
2355Swamp Root Almanac (88330)Holabird Western Americana Collections
1941 Swamp Root Almanac Dream Book Almanac by Dr. Kilmer. Mint condition. 8x5.5"
Date: 1941
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Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to d*******f for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
2356Weir #5 Jug (106550)Holabird Western Americana Collections
10x8" white glazed jug. 1" bottom chip.
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
2357Whiskey Items and Chinese Pot/ 4 Items (78823)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Item # 1 of 4: Beige colored , handled whiskey jug. 8 1/2" tall x 5 3/4" wide at the base. Base embossed : Malcolmb Stoneware Co.( au) / M...
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 75.00
2358Whiskeys / ( 2 items ). (48526)Holabird Western Americana Collections
item #1 of 2 : Unembossed, hand blown bottle. Beautiful, brilliant, 7 up green colorization, whiskey decanter. 8 3/4" tall x 4 1/4" wid...
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
2359Window sill collection / 5 Items. (89520)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Item # I of 5 : Paper labeled soda. Natural / Set Up / Motif : A pair of dice showing # 11. H. H. Peterson Bottling Co. Flat River , Mo. Seven up gr
Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
2361Cyrus Noble Decanter (105731)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Julia Bulette. "From an Authentic Painting in Pick Hobson's Overland Hotel, Reno, Nevada. Julia Bullette 1834-1863. She was an enchanting b...
Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to 9***6 for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
2362Cyrus Noble Decanter with Contents (105730)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Commemorating Cyrus Noble Mine, bought for a bottle of whiskey 1901. The seal has not been broken. 4" x 14.25"
Date: c1974
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to 8*******2 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
2363Cyrus Noble Decanter with Contents (105728)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Figurine "The Miners Faithful Burro" Commemorating Cyrus Noble Mine/Searchlight, Nevada, 1901"Searchlight Nevada "The Mine produ...
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to b*******g for (40.00 + 9.20BP) = 49.20
2364Cyrus Noble Decanter with Contents (105726)Holabird Western Americana Collections
The "Blacksmith at the Cyrus Noble Mine 1901"Searchlight, Nevada/The mine produced over $250,000.00", 4" x 13.5"
Date: c1...
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
2365Cyrus Noble Mine Decanter with Contents (105729)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cyrus Noble Mine/Bought for a bottle of whiskey, 1901. Searchlight Nevada. This figurine has beautiful color. Seal has not been broken.
Date: c1974
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
2366Cyrus Noble Mine Decanter with Contents (105727)Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Commemorating Cyrus Noble Mine/Bought for a bottle of whiskey 1901" /Searchlight Nevada/ The mine produced over $250,000.00. Stopper cork...
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
2367Battle Mountain, NV Brothel Decanters (2) (106552)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Calico Club 4.5" in box. Desert Club 5.25"
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State/Country: Nevada
City/County: Battle Mountain
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to k****g for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
2368Elko and Wells, NV Brothel Decanters (3) (106509)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Patricia's Hacienda, Wells, NV 4.5". Club Mona Lisa, Elko, NV 4.25" with complimentary air fare coupon from Las Vegas to brothels. Jen...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to k****g for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
2369Ely, NV Brothel Decanters (3) (106554)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Big Four 4.75". The Green Lantern 6.5". Carol's Stardust 5".
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State/Country: Nevada
City/County: Ely
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
2370Moundhouse & Carson City Brothel Decanters (3) (106555)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Kitty Guest Ranch, Moundhouse, NV 5". Kit Kat Ranch, Carson City, NV 5.5". Sagebrush Ranch, Carson City, NV 5"
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to k****g for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
2371Winnemucca Brothel Decanters (3) (106553)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Barbara's My Place Bar 4". Joy of Paris 6.75". Irish's Combination Bar 4.5"
Date:
State/Country: Nevada
City/County: Win...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 9***6 for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
2372Decanter of Lady Godiva from Mustang Ranch, Nevada (105737)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Decanter with liquid contents. From Joe Conforte's Mustang Ranch, Mustang, Nevada. Conversation piece? Approx. 5" x 10.5".
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 9***6 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25